Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program
- Over 700 empowered operational leaders across 30+ industries and 20+ functions
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Learning Outcomes
The program will equip you with the critical leadership framework needed to:
Assess your organization’s current business strategy and priorities to identify opportunities and threats and plan for organizational growth
Manage organizational change to align and execute initiatives that support your organization’s goals
Build a supportive organizational culture that fosters high-performing, cross-functional teams
Champion business transformation by adopting a data-driven approach to assessing and implementing tools, systems, and processes
Lead innovation and future-proof the business by leveraging emerging technologies
David Niño, Faculty Director
Key Program Features
Core Curriculum
Kick-start your journey with 19 weeks of in-depth sessions on strategy, business transformation, and leadership.
Expert Faculty
Gain insights from world-renowned faculty who are experts in organizational strategy, leadership, and technology.
Executive Reflection
Curate your program insights to develop over-arching executive reflections that will serve as a resource for application in your organization.
Flexible Learning Journey
Customize the learning journey with a choice of topical electives to gain skills specific to career goals.
Success Coach
Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Self-Paced Learning
Access recorded faculty sessions that provide the flexibility to learn at your own pace and convenience.
Networking Event
Connect with high-achieving peers from around the globe at a two-day in-person networking event.
Learning Journey
This 9- to 12-month learning journey includes a combination of self-paced modules and live interaction.
Curriculum
The comprehensive curriculum will equip you to think holistically about your organization’s business needs and develop strategies to drive growth and create value. The expertly developed curriculum is structured around three core pillars focused on strategy, business transformation, and leadership. You will learn through a mix of online sessions, video lectures, guest speaker sessions, and weekly assignments.
On-Campus Networking Event | 2 days
Join the program faculty and your peers from your cohort in person on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts for an optional two-day networking event. This gathering offers the unique opportunity to connect not only with your peers but also with professionals from other cohorts, helping to build a lifelong network of global executives.
Note: A registration fee of US$250 is applicable. The event will not necessarily be held immediately after program module completion.
Executive Reflection
You will have the opportunity to apply program insights to your organization’s challenges and develop potential solutions. There are three reflections in the program, placed at the end of each phase of the core module journey — and they are essential for program completion. The reflections are designed to help you take all you have learned in the program curriculum, interaction with the success coach, and discussions with peers to strategize for your organization’s unique global challenges.
Faculty Director
Senior Lecturer and Senior Program Manager, Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Program in Engineering Leadership
David Niño, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer in the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program, where he heads leadership education for graduate students across the Insti...
Meet the Faculty
The program is designed and delivered by renowned faculty who bring their cutting-edge expertise on key technology accelerators, combined with principles of organizational strategy and leadership. The cross-functional faculty are drawn from MIT’s Mechanical Engineering Department, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, and AeroAstro Department, as well as the MIT School of Management. You will also participate in sessions, where you will have the opportunity to engage with guest speakers, the success coach and visiting faculty who are subject matter experts.
Seley Distinguished Professor of Management at the MIT School of Management
William E. Leonhard (1940) Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT
Ford Professor of Engineering at MIT
Professor of Digital Media and Artificial Intelligence at MIT
Erwin H. Schell Professor of Management Emeritus Professor, Organization Studies
Academic Director and Sr. Lecturer, System Design and Management(SDM). Associate Director, Engineering Systems Lab
Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Management. Professor, Work and Organization Studies. Associate Deanfor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT; Class of 1957 Career Development Professor
Andrew (1956) and Erna Viterbi Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Director, MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab Executive Director, MIT SCM Master's Program
Fred Fort Flowers (1941) and Daniel Fort Flowers (1941) Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT
Associate Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT
Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at MIT
Note: Faculty list is subject to change.
Success Coaches
PhD, ACC
Dr. O’Malley has nearly 20 years of experience partnering with senior leaders across industries. Ali specializes in the design and implementation of interventions to help lead...
Certified ICF coach
The bulk of Lauren’s experience has been in tech with over 27 years in the corporate environment. She led several teams at Verizon in her 22 years of service primarily in Prod...
PhD, MBA
Melissa Norcross is an accomplished strategy executive, having held leadership positions at organizations ranging from Fortune 100 to high growth technology companies. Melissa...
Testimonials
Past Participant Profile
Top Industries
Work Experience
Where Past Learners Come From
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Who Is It For?
The COO Program is ideal for:
Newly appointed COOs at mid-to-large organizations who are tasked with implementing new processes and initiatives that optimize current business operations
Heads of operations, vice presidents, and other senior executives looking to gain executive leadership skills and advance into C-level positions
Participants are required to have:
Minimum 10 years of work experience
Fluency in written and spoken English
International exposure (preferred)
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this program, MIT xPRO grants a verified certificate of completion to participants.
FAQs
Connect With a Program Advisor for a 1:1 Session
Our program advisors have helped senior executives across the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a one-on-one to get a deeper understanding on why the COO Program is the right fit for you.
Email: mit_coo@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 646 713 0918 (U.S.) / +44 1156 471388 (U.K.) / +971 80 00321209 (U.A.E.) / +52 55930 20507 (LATAM)
Early Registrations Are Encouraged. Seats Fill Up Quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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